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April is:
Wear Teal to
Support Awareness
While you can never completely protect yourself and
others from sexual assault, there are some ways to
help reduce the risk of being assaulted.
Be aware of your surroundings. Knowing where you
are and who is around you may help you to find a
way to get out of a bad situation..
Go out in a group of friends and watch out for
each other.
Trust your instincts. If a situation or location feels
unsafe or uncomfortable, it probably isn’t the best
place to be.
There is an average of.
victims (age 12 and
older) of rape & sexual assault each year.
1 in 3 Native American women is sexually assaulted in
her lifetime.
1 in 4 girls & 1 in 6 boys are sexually assaulted
before the age of 18.
1 in 4
Don’t be a bystander. If you see something shady
taking place, intervene in any way you can. Enlist
the help of friends, a party host or a bartender if you
need backup. Or call 911 if it’s an emergency.
Approximately
dating teens is harassed or
abused through technology.
Make sure your cell phone is with you and
charged and that you have cab money.
they know —a friend, classmate, neighbor intimate
Don't allow yourself to be isolated with someone
you don’t trust or someone you don’t know.
Avoid putting headphones in both ears so that
you can be more aware of your surroundings,
especially if you are walking alone.
What should I do if I am sexually assaulted?
Sexual assault is a crime of motive and opportunity.
Ultimately, there is no surefire way to prevent an
attack. If you or someone you know has been affected
by sexual violence, it’s not your fault. You are not
alone. Help is available 24/7:
sexually assaulted at some point in their lives.
293,066
1 in 5 women & 1 in 33 men will be raped or
National Sexual Assault Hotlines at 1-800-656-HOPE
Siletz Tribal CARE Program 541-444-9680
My Sisters Place 24hr Crisis Line 541-994-5959
People who sexually assault usually attack someone
partner, coworker, or relative.
The CARE program and SAAM 5K are hoping to team up
with My Sisters’ Place, in Newport, for a Walk a Mile in Her
Shoes event. Walk a Mile in Her Shoes is an International
men's march to stop rape, sexual assault and gender
violence. A Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event is a playful
opportunity for men to raise awareness in their community
about these serious causes. We are asking men to help us
raise awareness by walking a mile in a pair of women’s
heels. We will post a date as soon as we have one set.
APRIL EVENTS
April 7th: Day of action
April TBD: Walk a Mile
April 28th: Central Coast NOW: 6PM Central Lincoln PUD
April 29th -- National Denim Day
“Like” our page at facebook.com/SiletzCAREProgram for updates and information.
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